Solar energy incentives make my head spin

Is it just me, or are solar energy rebate programs ridiculously hard to understand?

I mean, I’m fairly intelligent. Not Mensa caliber, but not far off. Yet when I try to make sense of how I can get a 30 percent or 50 percent rebate on a solar energy system for my home, my eyes glaze over and my head spins.

But there are literally billions of dollars in rebates available, and I wouldn’t mind getting my share.

3 Comments on Solar energy incentives make my head spin

I installed a system on my house 3 1/2 years ago. Doing the permitting and installation myself kept the costs under control. The system broke even early this year. Now I get to enjoy free power for decades. I would definitely do it again and as a consulting engineer, I will help others do it too. Please contact me with any questions.
Brendan

The best rebate now is for grid tied solar electric (PV) systems. Contact the California Energy Commission for lots of info. There is a pretty big upfront cost but the increase in electric rates is shortening the payback time almost monthly.

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